Storm Damage Update | Formby Beach
Rangers have been working hard assessing the impact of storm Ciara. Unfortunately as you’ll see from the photos below this special place has taken quite a battering. Tree surveys are almost complete
New road shows lack of commitment to fight against climate change, says Sefton MP
MP Bill Esterson has questioned the Government’s commitment to tackling the climate emergency after being told “all the alternative options have been considered” regarding the decision to build a road through Rimrose
Mystery pile driver appearance sparks eco fears on sand dunes
Dog walkers and beach lovers were shocked this morning after a massive pile driver turned up at Ainsdale Nature Reserve. The 20ft behemoth is thought to have been called in to help
NHS App available across Sefton
Sefton residents are being reminded that all GP practices in the borough are fully linked up with the NHS App, giving them the ability to book and manage doctors’ appointments, order repeat
Volunteers needed to spruce up local canal paths
volunteers are needed by a national charity to help look after the borough’s canals and rivers. To meet the growing demand for people looking to spend time helping to care for its
Local Entertainment Company, Starkidz, Turns 10!
For the past 10 years, Starkidz Entertainment has been delighting young partygoers across the North West. This year, it’s their turn to celebrate as they enter their 10th year of entertaining at
WHAT’S ON | Bothy Folk Club
This weeks guest at the Bothy Folk Club are Sam Kelly and Jamie Francis. The Club meets at the Park Golf Club Park Road, Southport, Sunday 16th February, 8pm. More details call
Storm Dennis is set to hit Southport this weekend, bringing gusts of up to 70mph and heavy rains
The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for wind as Storm Dennis is set to batter many parts of England and Wales this weekend. The Met Office have issued a
Woodlands – Pets At Home Charity of the year
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are extremely pleased and proud to announce that they have just been presented with a cheque from Pets at Home Mariners Way, Preston, for over £2000.00 which has been
Free event to help people with persistent pain
People with persistent pain in Southport and Formby are being invited to a free community event to learn more about what help is on offer in the borough. The event called ‘Pain
Learning from Online Businesses: Ideas to Revive Southport’s High Streets
If Mike Ashley’s spree of picking up high-street retailers on the cheap over the last few years, including the likes of Game, Evans Cycles, and Flannels, tells you anything, it’s that the
Town centre cafe throws open its doors to all for special event
Staff at a popular town centre cafe are gearing up for what they say is an event like no other in the resort. Hoghton Coffee Lounge & Bar would like to invite
Housebuilder’s donation secures future of lifesaving defibrillators
A local housebuilder has donated £500 towards the maintenance of new defibrillators in two West Lancashire villages. Jones Homes made the contribution following a successful fundraising effort by Rufford resident Angela Bruce-Konuah
Southport Lifeboat awarded £31,785 grant by Department for Transport
Trustees of the Southport Offshore Rescue Trust are delighted to announce that we have been awarded £31,785.09 by the Department for Transport from the Inshore and Inland Rescue Boat Grant Scheme. The
Southport’s young people invited to get creative for climate change
Better By Bus is teaming up with National Museums Liverpool to give young people of the Liverpool City Region the opportunity to be heard in the debate on climate change. Young people,
Long Established Birkdale Village Business For Sale
Long Established Leasehold Business For Sale – Premium £75,000. Established businesses within Birkdale Village are rarely available on the open market and we are delighted to offer The Birkdale Cheese Centre which
Out-of-form Atlético Madrid could still pose problems for Liverpool in the Champions League
It’s been a season to forget thus far for Atlético Madrid and coach Diego Simeone. The Spanish giants have looked bereft of inspiration, rendered impotent by the loss of Antoine Griezmann to
Detectives appeal for information following knifepoint robbery for bikes in Southport
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a knifepoint robbery of bikes from teenagers in Southport last Friday night, 7 February. At around 8pm, a teenage boy and teenage girl were in Kings
Local company aims to make huge community impact for Dementia patients
Radwraps based in Southport have completed a project for East of England Ambulance association and Southend Hospital to create Dementia friendly ambulances. Hopefully something which will be introduced in the North West soon.
Fleetwood Hesketh champions of champions again!
Fleet Hesketh’s snooker team have retained their champion of champions title again after last years success. The team turned out comfortable winners in a 5-1 victory over Formby in the final. Gareth
Tenancy Deposit Scheme calls for clarity over zero deposits
A leading industry expert has called for transparency over deposit replacement products and is urging for any mis-selling to be stamped out. It comes after concerns were raised over ‘deposit-free’ renting being
Galloway’s launches its annual Morecambe Bay Walk with a spring date
Sight loss charity Galloway’s is launching its famous Morecambe Bay Walk, which this year returns with an early spring date. Once again, it is the only charity to devote a weekend to
High tide leaves cars stranded on beachside car park
Two cars have been left stranded near to the entrance of Birkdale sands. A Volkswagen and a Golf which has been left at the makeshift car park on Weld Road are now stranded
Live updates as Storm Ciara brings torrential winds and rain to Southport
UPDATE High tide leaves cars stranded on beachside car park UPDATE Traffic bulletin: Drivers urged to take extra care in high winds Southport has been battered by Storm Ciara this morning with
Resort bar manager pulls no punches for gruelling charity challenge
A Southport bar manager is pouring her heart and soul into a mammoth charity challenge next month Kie Wain, the ever friendly face behind the bar of the Beer Den in Southport
Council must address £9.14m funding gap to set one year budget
Sefton Council must address a further £9.14m funding gap to set a balanced budget for 2020/21. For the past 6 years, the local authority has worked towards setting 2 three-year budget
Plans to boost Southport’s golfing offer approved by Sefton Council
Sefton is to enhance its golf offer with the addition of two new driving ranges. New driving range facilities will be constructed at Sefton’s two municipal sites at Bootle Golf Course and
Teens robbed at knifepoint as expensive bike stolen
Police are hunting two unidentified individuals after a young couple were robbed at knifepoint in Southport last night. Two teenagers, a young boy and girl, were walking down Southport Promenade when they
Labour forces through pay rises for favoured half dozen
Six top members of ‘cash-strapped’ Sefton Council have had their earnings boosted to over £100,000 a year each thanks to Bootle Labour Party bosses. The Council is now busy recruiting two new
Sefton MP speaks out for small brewers in Parliament
MP Bill Esterson voiced his support for small breweries by calling for an increase in a tax break that helps brewers compete with bigger rivals. The Small Brewer Relief gives a discount